In this episode of Enneagram and Coffee, we continue our Shadow Work series by exploring the hidden struggles of Enneagram Type Seven—the Enthusiast. We dive into common shadows like avoidance of pain, impulsivity, and the fear of missing out, uncovering how these patterns shape daily life. Through practical exercises and insights from other Enneagram types, ... Show More
Apr 8
Shadow Work for Type Nine
In this final episode of our Shadow Work series on Enneagram and Coffee, we explore the inner world of Type Nine—the Peacemaker. We dive into the common shadows of self-numbing, passivity, and anger repression, and how these patterns show up in daily life. Through practical exerc ... Show More
21m 38s
Apr 1
Shadow Work for Type Eight
In this episode of Enneagram and Coffee, we continue our Shadow Work series with a deep dive into Enneagram Type Eight—the Challenger. We explore the often-hidden struggles of emotional repression, control, and fear of vulnerability, and how these patterns shape daily life. Throu ... Show More
19m 28s
Mar 2020
SPECIAL EPISODE! How To Fail: Alain De Botton on embracing vulnerability in the age of Coronavirus
In the second of two special episodes, the renowned philosopher Alain de Botton, returns to How To Fail With Elizabeth Day to talk about how to be human and how to stay (relatively) sane in the grip of a global pandemic. We talk about the fact that, right now, it's rational to be ... Show More
1 h
May 28
How to Get Out of Your Own Way
In this episode, we explore how our judgments—not external events—shape our emotional world, from a child’s toy envy to ancient Stoic parables and the quiet wisdom of Nan Shepherd.Using Epictetus’s insights and Shepherd’s meditative reflections, we examine how reclaiming control ... Show More
5m 36s
Dec 2024
Episode #218 ... Dostoevsky - Notes From Underground
Today we talk about the philosophical themes of one of Dostoevsky's most famous books: Notes From Underground. We talk about contemplative inertia, the "stone wall" of rationality, utopian socialism, the tension between love and freedom in the modern world, self-loathing as a def ... Show More
35m 42s